A very good look at how Star Is Born curdled on the Oscar trail by @GlennWhipp ... You might expect these kinds of campaign missteps from another studio, but Warner Bros? On the other hand, maybe there's no getting Cooper/Gaga out of their own way.
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Today's news about #JussieSmollett is both devastating & frustrating. But I want to ask everyone feeling angry, hurt & disappointed to channel that into productive activism – because there are thousands targeted by hate violence each year who need our help nytimes.com/2018/11/13/us/…

Used to be the most exclusive party in the world. ⭐️ 🕶 Now the A-list of Hollywood is being asked to mingle with branding execs from Hyundai and Verizon, and a few loyal Marriott hotel customers. A KR and @brooksbarnesNYT collab. nyti.ms/2NjJd9g?smid=n…

The European multiplex chain Vue sent a cranky letter to the British Academy about Netflix's "Roma" winning best picture. "BAFTA has not lived up to its usual high standards this year in choosing to endorse and promote a 'made for TV' film."

Another clear-eyed look at how the awards season sausage is made by @brooksbarnesNYT. On “Roma” and the savvy strategist — and big bucks — Netflix has deployed to boost its Oscar chances nyti.ms/2Ef3cTE